News
Messages for loved ones
20 December 2020
We are inviting relatives and friends of patients being cared for at Medway Maritime Hospital to send in a message of support whilst visiting restrictions are in place during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Covid-19 vaccine information for patients
09 December 2020
Covid-19 vaccinations will be available from a range of NHS services over the coming months. Help protect Kent and Medway by getting vaccinated.
Trust’s Emergency Department scoops top nursing award
07 December 2020
Medway NHS Foundation Trust’s Emergency Department (ED) has won a major national healthcare award for its work in developing a clinically-led workforce strategy.
Limited visiting in maternity department
04 December 2020
As a result of high COVID-19 infection rates in the local community, the difficult decision to introduce further visiting measures in the maternity department has been made.
Pressures on NHS services
04 December 2020
The pressure on all NHS services across Kent and Medway has risen significantly due to the higher infection rates in the community we’ve seen in recent weeks.
Support your local hospital this Christmas
25 November 2020
The hospital charity has set up an online wish list which has items to keep patients comfortable and happy whilst they are in our care this festive season.
Trust statement: Hannah Jackson
23 November 2020
James Devine, Chief Executive of Medway NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Sadly I can confirm that Hannah Jackson, a Staff Nurse at Medway Maritime Hospital has passed away.
Hospital shines purple for World Prematurity Day
20 November 2020
Medway Maritime Hospital’s iconic clock tower shone purple this week to mark World Prematurity Day (Tuesday 17 November 2020), raising awareness of premature birth and the impact it can have on families.
Medway Hospital Charity humbled by community generosity
19 November 2020
The Medway Hospital Charity has been by humbled by the generosity of people in Medway and Swale for continuing to raise money to support the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Update from Medway NHS Foundation Trust
18 November 2020
You may have heard in the media recently that the Trust has declared a ‘critical incident’ as a result of increased pressures at Medway Maritime Hospital; this is not correct. As part of our COVID planning we have introduced enhanced internal measures but no incident has been declared.